Nevada Fish Report
Sacramento River Fish Report for 8-23-2013
Sacramento River Fish Report for 8-23-2013
Fishing on the Upper Sac has been best in the early AM hours, tapereing off mid day
Sacramento River - CA
by The Fly Shop
8-23-2013
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Current River Conditions: Look for better fishing to return just before sunset. What flies are working? Midges, midges, midges. Small black #16-18. Try flies like a Zebra Midge or a Mercury Black Beauty. There is mile upon mile of great water on this stream. Finding water all to yourself is not difficult.
The Fly Shop's?? Tips: Fish small #16-18 dark colored nymphs in addition to #6-8 dark stonefly patterns for best results. Have a few #16 Parachute Adams handy. Pat's rubber legs is another good fly to have in your fly box. The rainbows of the Upper Sacramento river eat flies that are served up deep, in the rocks. Sometimes the indicator gets in the way of detecting strikes. These fish are really good at sampling a pattern, then spitting it out. Try fishing using the "high-stick" and "short line" technique. Use one or two SSG sized split shot to get the flies down fast. Buy lots of flies! You will loose many to the rocks!
Fish woolly buggers!
When nymphing on the Upper Sacramento River, always use double the amount of shot in order to get the flies down to the fish in the faster, bubbly water. If a run calls for one SSG, put on two. If you're not ticking the bottom from time to time (yes, this means losing a few flies), you're probably not getting down to where the fish are feeding. Use stronger tippet like 2X-3X for bigger flies in the #6-10 range, 4X for smaller #16-18. Keep your first fly within 6-8 inches of your split shot. Stronger tippet means fewer flies will be left on the bottom of the river. Sink tip lines with streamers attached are a good plan when there is room to cast.
Water Flows:
• Upper Sacramento River Flows
Suggested Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Cutter's E/C Caddis Olive #16
• Mercer's Missing Link Dark - #14-16
• Brooks Headlite Sally
• The Thing From Uranus - Golden Stone
• Aanes Mojo Stonefly Adult - Golden Stone
• Parachute Adams - #14-16
• Adams - #16-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Zebra Midge #18-20
• Mercury Black Beauty
• Mercer's Glass Bead Micro May #22
• Zack's Pseudo May - Black #16-18
• Zack's Thermanator Dark Stone #6
• Mercer's GB Dark Stone #8
• Sylvie's TB Rock Worm
• Mercer's Dark Stone #6
• Pat's Rubber Legs - Brown #6-8
• GB Birds Nest - #12-14
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince #12-18
• Swink's BTS
• Micro Mayfly - #14-16
Streamers/Leeches:
• Sheila Sculpin
• Woolly Buggers
• Muddler Minnows - #10
Fly Fishing Gear:
• The Fly Shop's?? Tapered Nylon Leaders
• The Fly Shop's?? Tough Nylon Tippet
• Simms?? Dry Creek™ Chest Pack
• Patagonia's?? Double Haul
• C&F S Series Waterproof Fly Boxes
• Dr. Slick/TFS Quick Release Forceps
The Fly Shop's?? Tips: Fish small #16-18 dark colored nymphs in addition to #6-8 dark stonefly patterns for best results. Have a few #16 Parachute Adams handy. Pat's rubber legs is another good fly to have in your fly box. The rainbows of the Upper Sacramento river eat flies that are served up deep, in the rocks. Sometimes the indicator gets in the way of detecting strikes. These fish are really good at sampling a pattern, then spitting it out. Try fishing using the "high-stick" and "short line" technique. Use one or two SSG sized split shot to get the flies down fast. Buy lots of flies! You will loose many to the rocks!
Fish woolly buggers!
When nymphing on the Upper Sacramento River, always use double the amount of shot in order to get the flies down to the fish in the faster, bubbly water. If a run calls for one SSG, put on two. If you're not ticking the bottom from time to time (yes, this means losing a few flies), you're probably not getting down to where the fish are feeding. Use stronger tippet like 2X-3X for bigger flies in the #6-10 range, 4X for smaller #16-18. Keep your first fly within 6-8 inches of your split shot. Stronger tippet means fewer flies will be left on the bottom of the river. Sink tip lines with streamers attached are a good plan when there is room to cast.
Water Flows:
• Upper Sacramento River Flows
Suggested Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Cutter's E/C Caddis Olive #16
• Mercer's Missing Link Dark - #14-16
• Brooks Headlite Sally
• The Thing From Uranus - Golden Stone
• Aanes Mojo Stonefly Adult - Golden Stone
• Parachute Adams - #14-16
• Adams - #16-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Zebra Midge #18-20
• Mercury Black Beauty
• Mercer's Glass Bead Micro May #22
• Zack's Pseudo May - Black #16-18
• Zack's Thermanator Dark Stone #6
• Mercer's GB Dark Stone #8
• Sylvie's TB Rock Worm
• Mercer's Dark Stone #6
• Pat's Rubber Legs - Brown #6-8
• GB Birds Nest - #12-14
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince #12-18
• Swink's BTS
• Micro Mayfly - #14-16
Streamers/Leeches:
• Sheila Sculpin
• Woolly Buggers
• Muddler Minnows - #10
Fly Fishing Gear:
• The Fly Shop's?? Tapered Nylon Leaders
• The Fly Shop's?? Tough Nylon Tippet
• Simms?? Dry Creek™ Chest Pack
• Patagonia's?? Double Haul
• C&F S Series Waterproof Fly Boxes
• Dr. Slick/TFS Quick Release Forceps
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The Fly Shop Reports
for Friday, August 23rd, 2013Fall River: Some of the very best fly fishing of the season happens in August on Fall River!
Hat Creek: Fishing conditions are good and we expect steady reports out of Hat Creek through August.
Klamath River - Upper - CA: The water is warm on the Klamath, which means that the fishing is difficult. Think Autumn!
Sacramento River: The Lower Sac bite gets going in the late morning, lasting through the afternoon
McCloud River: The McCloud is fishing great! Look for dry fly fishing to happen in the AM hours
Pit River: Fly fishing on the Pit has been great. Daytime temps are perfect for fly fishing the Pit in August
Trinity River: The planned water releases for the Trinity River have been put on hold
The Fly Shop Reports
for Saturday, August 10th, 2013Fall River: Some of the very best fly fishing of the season happens in August on Fall River!
Hat Creek: Fishing conditions are good and we expect steady reports out of Hat Creek thru August
Klamath River - Upper - CA: We expect the fishing on the Klamath to really pick up in September
Sacramento River: Expect some amazing fishing on the Lower Sac during August & September as the flows drop below 12k
McCloud River: Fishing on the McCloud River is very good right now for both Dries & Nymphs
Pit River: This has been a great week to be out on the Pit River
Trinity River: The flows on the Trinity River will be adjusted to keep the water cold for the Salmon
Sacramento River: Fishing on the Upper Sac has been best in the early AM hours, tapereing off mid day.
Baum Lake: Baum Lake is a great choice for a day of fly fishing
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Best fishing at Iron Canyon happens in the early AM hours. Once the sun is high, it's over.
Keswick Reservoir: Fishing at Keswick Reservoir is fair. Fishing is best in the mornings.
McCumber Reservoir: McCumber fishing has been tough due to the warm summer days
Lewiston Lake: Good fishing is still happening at Lewiston Lake, & it will continue through the summer!
Manzanita Lake: Best fishing at Manzanita Lake happens for those who are on the water early in the day.
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